proceed without difficulty

[prə-ˈsēd ˈwi-t͟hau̇t ˈdi-fi-kəl-tē]
verb phrase
prosseguir sem dificuldade
1. to continue forward or advance with ease; to move ahead without obstacles or problems
The project proceeded without difficulty thanks to careful planning.
O projeto prosseguiu sem dificuldade graças ao planejamento cuidadoso.
2. to successfully complete a task or process without encountering impediments
The surgery proceeded without difficulty and the patient recovered well.
A cirurgia prosseguiu sem dificuldade e o paciente se recuperou bem.
In Brazilian Portuguese, this phrase is frequently used in professional and technical contexts to describe projects, meetings, or procedures going well. In American English, it's commonly heard in both formal business settings and casual conversation. The concept emphasizes efficiency and lack of complications, which are valued in both cultures.
NYC Slang
no sweat; smooth sailing; piece of cake
Synonyms / Sinônimos
go smoothlyrun smoothlyadvance without obstaclesprogress without hindrancemove forward effortlessly
Antonyms / Antônimos
encounter obstaclesface difficultiesrun into problemsstrugglebe hindered

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prosseguir sem dificuldade
standard neutral usage across Brazil
São Paulo
correr tudo certo
more colloquial, commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ir tranquilo
informal variant emphasizing ease and calm
Portugal
prosseguir sem dificuldades
European Portuguese variant with subtle grammatical differences

Related Words

smooth sailingunimpeded progressseamless operationeffortless executionobstacle-free advancement

Related Idioms & Phrases

smooth as silk
easy as pie
like clockwork
without a hitch
plain sailing
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